Hi to all,
My K2 includes the KSB2 SSB, KDSP2, and the K102. The external KAT100-1
ATU has also been completed.
I've just received kits for the KNB2 and the KPA100 and I'm planning to
complete them in that order.
After a lot of research in the archives of this list, I've now belatedly
Kev,
You will need the EC2 as well as the KAT100PNL kits. The KAT100PNL kit
has only the front and rear panels as well as the headers required for
the KAT100 board.
You may also want the tilt stand if you want to tilt it the same as the K2.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 8/8/2015 2:31 AM, Kevin Schache
My current setup is a K2 with a remote KPA100/KAT100 in an EC2 enclosure.
The K2 is powered by a KBT2 that is connected to a smart charger. The
KPA100/KAT100 is powered by an external power supply.
I've noticed that the current drain as indicated by the K2's internal meter
increases 80 mA just
Brian,
Yes, the KPA100 control circuits must be supplied with current from the
base K2 so it can switch bands in sync with the K2 - the KPA100 Low Pass
Filters are in the path from the base K2 to the antenna. In addition,
the wattmeter in the KPA100 has to function even though it is not
Hello all I have the K2 with the KPA100/KAT100 in an EC2 case and running that
configuration. I get full power out of the unit on all bands but anything above
the 10 watts is automatic 100 watts. there is now in between The display does
show any setting that I want. for example I can dial up
David,
The wattmeter in the KPA100 is not signaling the output power back to
the base K2 microprocessor. The most common cause is damaged diodes in
the wattmeter. To assure yourself that this is the case, remove the
KPA100 and run only the base K2 - if the base K2 can control power
I have a relatively new K2/KAT100/KPA100 (K2 serial # 06550) with the KAT100
controlled from the K2 via the serial cable.
Occasionally (and I do mean occasionally as opposed to sometimes or
frequently), when I hit tune on the K2, the display on the K2 correctly shows
20 watts, but it doesn't
I have a new KAT100 tuner (built March 4th, 2009) with a KPA100 w/KIO2 in a EC2
enclosure with the 3'' tilt stand.
The amp just received the KPA100UPKT, KPA100MODKT, KPA100SHIELDKT, and the
latest firmware (1.10).
Although the EC2 was purchased new (Feb 2009), it has a few very slight scuffs
I'm considering adding the KPA100 and KAT100 to K2 #337, and building
them together in an EC2 enclosure so that I can leave my K2/10 in its
QRP state with the PA and ATU outboard. I have found info on this at
http://www.kk7p.com/k2kpa100.html and I've downloaded the KPA100 and
KAT100 manuals.
Randy,
The KPA100 and KAT100 in an EC2 enclosure works FB.
Order the KAT100-2 and the EC2 case. The KPA100 cables (except for the
speaker) plug into the headers on the KAT100-2 board, so no change to
the KPA100 are needed. The info by Lyle Johnson was for the KPA100
alone in the EC2, adding
Brett,
Congratulations on your new and improved K2/100 station.
Yes, the PA current goes up quickly when measuring for the bias level,
and I don't know of a better way. Just repeat several times until the
initial current is correct.
The first reading on your DMM is probably not correct due
I just finished the kpa100, and put it in the case with the kat100.
Works great, no issues now with the k2, the ssb option, both antenna tuners,
the rs232, the kpa100 and the kat100, no missing parts, no issues, all built
in the last few weeks.
The only thing I was not happy about is setting the
I have the following for sale:
K2 #5731 with KNB2, KSB2, K160RX, and KDSP2 - $975
KPA100 - $350
KAT100 - $225
Includes all manuals and cables. Also have the VCO
shielding mod for the K2 and a new headphone jack.
Will sell entire package for $1500 and ship free.
The
For sale: K2, s/n 5494 with a KSB2, KIO2 and a KNB2
with KPA100 amp/KAT100 tuner in the EC2 case.
Professionally built and works perfectly and like new.
All manuals, cables and the extra cover for the EC2
are included. Pictures on request. $1250 shipped
conus. I am willing to sell the EC2 Combo
For sale: K2, s/n 5494 with a KSB2, KIO2 and a KNB2
with KPA100 amp/KAT100 tuner in the EC2 case.
Professionally built and works perfectly and like new.
All manuals, cables and the extra cover for the EC2
are included. Pictures on request. $1300 shipped
conus. I am willing to sell the EC2 Combo
For sale: K2, s/n 5494 with a KSB2, KIO2 and a KNB2
with KPA100 amp/KAT100 tuner in the EC2 case.
Professionally built and works perfectly and like new.
All manuals, cables and the extra cover for the EC2
are included. Pictures on request. $1300 shipped
conus. Please email off Reflector.
73,
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